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Noor
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Now In Paperback, From Africanfuturist Luminary Okorafor Comes A New Science Fiction Novel Of Intense Action And Thoughtful Rumination On Biotechnology, Destiny, And Humanity In A Nearfuture Nigeria.Anwuli Okwudili Prefers To Be Called Ao. To Her, These Initials Have Always Stood For Artificial Organism. Ao Has Never Really Felt...Natural, And That'S Putting It Lightly. Her Parents Spent Most Of The Days Before She Was Born Praying For Her Peaceful Passing Because Even Inutero She Was Wrong. But She Lived. Then Came The Car Accident Years Later That Disabled Her Even Further. Yet Instead Of Viewing Her Strange Body The Way The World Views It, As Freakish, Unnatural, Even The Work Of The Devil, Ao Embraces All That She Is: A Woman With A Ton Of Major And Necessary Body Augmentations. And Then One Day She Goes To Her Local Market And Everything Goes Wrong.Once On The Run, She Meets A Fulani Herdsman Named Dna And The Race Against Time Across The Deserts Of Northern Nigeria Begins. In A World Where All Things Are Streamed, Everyone Is Watching The Reckoning Of The Murderess And The Terrorist And The Saga Of The Wicked Woman And Mad Man Unfold. This Fastpaced, Relentless Journey Of Tribe, Destiny, Body, And The Wonderland Of Technology Revels In The Fact That The Future Sometimes Isn'T So Predictable. Expect The Unaccepted.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Noor'? A: 'Noor' explores themes of biotechnology, destiny, and humanity within a near-future Nigeria, focusing on the struggles of its protagonist, AO, as she navigates a world that views her augmentations as unnatural.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Noor'? A: 'Noor' is authored by Nnedi Okorafor, a prominent figure in the Africanfuturist genre.
- Q: When was 'Noor' published? A: 'Noor' was published on July 26, 2022.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Noor' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Noor' have? A: 'Noor' consists of 224 pages.
- Q: What age group is 'Noor' suitable for? A: 'Noor' is generally suitable for young adult and adult readers, particularly those interested in science fiction and speculative fiction.
- Q: Is there any specific content warning for 'Noor'? A: 'Noor' contains themes of body augmentation, disability, and societal perceptions that may be sensitive for some readers.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of 'Noor'? A: 'Noor' features a fast-paced narrative interwoven with intense action and deep philosophical reflections.
- Q: Are there any notable characters in 'Noor'? A: The main character, AO, is a significant figure, along with a Fulani herdsman named DNA, who plays a crucial role in her journey.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Noor'? A: 'Noor' can be purchased through various online retailers and bookstores that stock new releases.